ATU opened the match with a 25-20 win in the opening set and then took the second set 25-15. To seal the win for the Golden Suns, senior Amber Cerrillos made her last serve a service ace to win the final set 25-16.

“I was extremely proud of the way we came out and performed in this match after one of the most disappointing losses we’ve ever had,” ATU head coach Kristy Bayer said. “The girls were competitive and intensive and they were focused the entire match. We could have given up but we came out and played with a lot of heart.”

Motsinger had a game high .450 hitting percentage. Freshman Kaylee Konsella added six kills with a .267 hitting percentage, while senior Stephanie Channell had seven kills. The Golden Suns held a .257 to .089 hitting advantage for the match, including a match-high .323 in the final set.

“Motsi did a great job finding kills even when she was faced against a block,” Bayer said. “Shannon started the match and came out with a lot of energy and confidence and I think that gave our team a little bit of a boost.”

Junior Sierra Nighswonger totaled five service aces for the match. Sophomore Morgan McKellar led the Golden Suns with 21 digs, while Cerrillos and Nighswonger each had eight.

ATU will host a tri-match featuring Lyon College and Central Baptist College on Monday starting at 3 p.m. The Golden Suns will face Central Baptist College at 3 and Lyon College at 7.